Share Your C3 Upgraded Wheel/Tire Combo's
08-23-2015, 06:00 AM
#401
here is my 82
wheels are SuperSpokes from Rushforth Wheels :
18x8 (BS=4.0") front and 18x10 (BS=5.5") rear
tires are Michelin Pilot Super Sport (245/45x18 front and 275/40x18 rear)
Suspensions :
front : 550Lbs/in VBP&P springs with koni shocks. 1-1/8" sway bar
rear : Vansteel coilovers and no swaybar for now.
Brakes :
stock rotors with wilwood D8 calipers
wheels are SuperSpokes from Rushforth Wheels :
18x8 (BS=4.0") front and 18x10 (BS=5.5") rear
tires are Michelin Pilot Super Sport (245/45x18 front and 275/40x18 rear)
Suspensions :
front : 550Lbs/in VBP&P springs with koni shocks. 1-1/8" sway bar
rear : Vansteel coilovers and no swaybar for now.
Brakes :
stock rotors with wilwood D8 calipers
08-26-2015, 01:56 PM
#402
Racer
Here is my 72
I like the vintage race look so I went with American Racing 15X8s with gray centers. Tires are vintage Good Year sports car racing “Billboards” 26.5/8/15 front and rear. The off sets are different between the front and rear to give it a staggered look. It did require relocation of the e-brake lines and 1/4 inch spaces on the rear with longer studs.
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08-26-2015, 01:59 PM
#403
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I like the vintage race look so I went with American Racing 15X8s with gray centers. Tires are vintage Good Year sports car racing “Billboards” 26.5/8/15 front and rear. The off sets are different between the front and rear to give it a staggered look. It did require relocation of the e-brake lines and 1/4 inch spaces on the rear with longer studs.
Where did you get the spacers and longer studs? I should be running 1/2" spacers with my wheels. Thanks.
08-26-2015, 02:34 PM
#404
Racer
Thanks!
Longer studs and spacers are available at Summit or Jegs. If you need to go 1/2 inch I would would use a hub centric wheel spacer/adapter to ensure you stay safe
Longer studs and spacers are available at Summit or Jegs. If you need to go 1/2 inch I would would use a hub centric wheel spacer/adapter to ensure you stay safe
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09-04-2015, 12:59 AM
#406
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C3 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Looks good!
Nice wheels, if I was in the market I'd buy that complete set up!
You got a lot of toys, tell me about the Jeep.
Pete.
You got a lot of toys, tell me about the Jeep.
Pete.
09-04-2015, 01:12 AM
#407
Haha thanks man it's a 05 wrangler with a 2.5inch lift on 31s. Every bushing and moving part I replaced. Due to a design flaw I had a worn thrust bearing which caused crankshaft end play. Rebuilt the engine over the winter in 4 days because it's my daily driver haha the whole front end off and engine/ Trans removed
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09-04-2015, 10:17 AM
#409
Drifting
I like the vintage race look so I went with American Racing 15X8s with gray centers. Tires are vintage Good Year sports car racing “Billboards” 26.5/8/15 front and rear. The off sets are different between the front and rear to give it a staggered look. It did require relocation of the e-brake lines and 1/4 inch spaces on the rear with longer studs.
Thanks Wes
09-04-2015, 09:50 PM
#410
Race Director
09-05-2015, 10:25 AM
#411
Burning Brakes
09-05-2015, 08:29 PM
#412
BubbaHut
Thanks
My car was built right off of Danny's blue print of the " Blue Rocket "
mine is few ponies short of his high revvvving LP Power Plant but other than that , They are pretty darn close....
He was instrumental in the build & a great guy to boot...
If he would just take some driving lessons, he might amount to something ! Ha Ha
There are at least 4 more high end C3 cars being built right now that I know of. Next year you will see some awesome cars out there in this style.
Bob B, JR J, Chris G, & Greg C are building cars on this platform...
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09-06-2015, 10:48 PM
#413
Burning Brakes
Yeah, I'm friend with Danny, Cris and Mike so I'm familiar with their cars and builds. The couple the Cris bought his car from autocross with the same group I run with so I'm familiar with that car before he had it as well.
09-07-2015, 09:27 AM
#414
BubbaHut
Great Guys
Bob & Greg build VERY high end stuff.
Bob's Orange Crush pick up truck is a SEMA special.
Greg is a great builder too. He has built many high end Chevelles & Camaros.
I look forward to seeing all these cool cars in action next year
09-10-2015, 01:01 PM
#415
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2023 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2022 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11
Sure it's a C-2, but it basically has C-3 wheel openings 
Its getting harder and harder to stay old school, unless you go all drag radials or something like hoosier race tires - neither of which last very long on the street.
Fronts = 15x10 TT's widened to 11" (1" added to inside - 4.75" bs) w/ 275/50's (no longer made, but I have 2 extra)
Rears = 15x10 TT's widened to 12" (2" added to inside - 5.75" bs) w/295/50's
Flares have about 1" less coverage than L88 flares on a C-3, which is one reason I widened the wheels - pull the tire inwards to clear the flares, but keeps the look of the one piece classic Torque Thrusts. Also removes most all of the sidewall flex, so lateral reactions are on par with 17" or 18" low profile tires because lateral movement of the tire on the rim is basically zero.
Its getting harder and harder to stay old school, unless you go all drag radials or something like hoosier race tires - neither of which last very long on the street.
Fronts = 15x10 TT's widened to 11" (1" added to inside - 4.75" bs) w/ 275/50's (no longer made, but I have 2 extra)
Rears = 15x10 TT's widened to 12" (2" added to inside - 5.75" bs) w/295/50's
Flares have about 1" less coverage than L88 flares on a C-3, which is one reason I widened the wheels - pull the tire inwards to clear the flares, but keeps the look of the one piece classic Torque Thrusts. Also removes most all of the sidewall flex, so lateral reactions are on par with 17" or 18" low profile tires because lateral movement of the tire on the rim is basically zero.
09-14-2015, 08:29 PM
#417
Instructor
I like the vintage race look so I went with American Racing 15X8s with gray centers. Tires are vintage Good Year sports car racing “Billboards” 26.5/8/15 front and rear. The off sets are different between the front and rear to give it a staggered look. It did require relocation of the e-brake lines and 1/4 inch spaces on the rear with longer studs.
09-16-2015, 10:57 AM
#418
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Hi, I'm looking at buying some Centerline wheels too. What backspaing did you go with? Vetts look awesome!
